Lectureship Awards

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Lectureship Awards support seminars that broaden awareness of existing or proposed searches for new physics using novel cost-effective probes, and of new theoretical ideas that could impact where and how such probes search for new physics.

We will fund up to 12 grants a year to support 2-3 day visits. Funding can be requested up to $2,000.

Applications may be submitted any time throughout the year but are reviewed on a rolling basis.

In keeping with the APS goal of serving a diverse and inclusive community of physicists, applications to support women and members of underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups are especially encouraged.

Applicants may apply for repeat funding and may be involved in multiple awards.

Terms

Grant funds can cover travel, lodging, and food for the speaker to give a lecture or lead an interactive discussion at the host institution and meet with potential collaborators over the multi-day visit. Dependent-care expenses for the speaker may be included. APS will distribute funds as reimbursement for expenses incurred. Reimbursement will be made to the speaker directly following submission of their final report. In rare cases, funds can be advanced prior to travel.

If funds are awarded, participants agree to do the following:

Applicant must submit a final report on activities and expenditures related to the funded proposal within one month after the visit (a suggested template will be provided for this report)

Applicant must submit a brief (1-page maximum) follow up report about the scientific impact of the work within 30 days of the one year anniversary of the visit (a suggested template will be provided for this report)

Acknowledge The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the American Physical Society support in any written materials or public discussion of the work and its outcomes (see specific language and logo)

Evaluation Criteria

Selection will be based on:

Whether the proposal addresses stated purpose of the award

Scientific merit of proposed collaboration

Identification of collaborators and level of commitment

Potential to build scientific collaborations

Sustainability of proposed ideas beyond the funding period

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed by the members of the project management team. The team generally reviews, and makes decisions concerning applications on a rolling basis. Prospective lectureship award recipients and host institutions should plan in advance to allow time for review, decision, and award.

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application and upload the following information in PDF form:

Narrative Description (200 words or less): Summarize the scientific content of the proposed seminar, indicating how it will advance fundamental physics and -specifically- whether and how the ideas discussed promote cost-effective experimental searches for new physics. Describe any plans for scientific discussions beyond the lecture itself.

Biosketches: A 2-page NSF-formatted biosketch for each of the primary individuals involved with the proposed research (this should include the lecturer and their sponsor at the host institution).

Statement of Support from the Other Party (non-applicant): 1-page maximum.